Senior Research Associate

TalkingPoints; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TalkingPoints is seeking a full-time Senior Research Associate to design and execute studies on family-school partnerships, manage data analysis, and communicate findings to diverse audiences while working remotely.

The role emphasizes advanced research methods, mixed-methods analysis, and dissemination to internal teams and district partners across the United States.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with strong research methods training.
• 5+ years of applied research in K-12 education.
• Expertise in mixed methods design and data analysis.
• Experience with public education datasets.
• Ability to communicate findings to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Execute research studies, from descriptive analyses to quasi-experimental designs, while managing timelines and deliverables
• Analyze and clean data from various sources, applying appropriate methods and tools such as R, Python, and SQL
• Translate research findings into clear presentations and reports for internal teams and district partners

Skills

Quantitative research methods

Data analysis

Communication of findings

Project management

Mixed methods design

Education

Master's degree in social science / education / public policy or related field

Tools

R

Python

SQL

Job description

Focused on generating impactful research, the full-time Senior Research Associate will design and execute studies on family-school partnerships, manage data analysis, and communicate findings to diverse audiences while working remotely.

Key responsibilities

• Execute research studies, from descriptive analyses to quasi-experimental designs, while managing timelines and deliverables
• Analyze and clean data from various sources, applying appropriate methods and tools such as R, Python, and SQL
• Translate research findings into clear presentations and reports for internal teams and district partners

Required qualifications

• Master's degree in social science, education, public policy, or related field with strong research methods training
• 5+ years of applied research experience focused on K-12 education in nonprofit or mission-driven settings
• Expertise in mixed methods design and data analysis, including experience with public education datasets
• Proficiency in R or Python, with working knowledge of SQL and self-service data tools
• Strong project management skills and the ability to communicate findings to diverse audiences